Josh Heupel being linked to new head coach opening is more absurd than it...
With LSU now searching for a new head coach, could Josh Heupel be a candidate? No chance this will ever happen.
Officials respond as report highlights major issues at Knox County juvenile facility
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A 98-page state assessment of the Richard L. Bean Juvenile Service Center in Knox County detailed major safety and staffing issues, along with years of outdated policies and procedures. The report highlights problems ranging from old record-keeping systems to inadequate emergency plans and...
Self-taught East Tennessee chef publishes first cookbook
“Seasoned in Appalachia” has 75 dishes that are inspired by Jimmy Proffitt’s family history.
Knoxville pledges up to $10M annually from sales tax proposal for affordable housing
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — If Knoxville voters ultimately approve a proposed local option sales tax increase next month, the city has pledged to invest up $10 million annually from the new revenue towards affordable housing. The Knoxville City Council unanimously approved a resolution on Wednesday designating 22% or...
Community coming together to help people as SNAP benefit loss looms
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — As the potential loss of federal SNAP benefits looms, East Tennessee organizations and local businesses are preparing to step up and fill the gap for families in need. Love Kitchen, a Knoxville organization that has served the community for nearly four decades, said it’s already planning...
Knox County moves forward with Gibbs pedestrian bridge honoring fallen soldier
The bridge would cross Tazewell Pike between Gibbs High School on one side and Gibbs Elementary and Gibbs Middle Schools on the other.
Expedition to find Amelia Earhart’s plane put off until 2026
KNOXVILLE, Tenn — The Pacific Ocean expedition to search for the remains of aviatrix Amelia Earhart's airplane has been postponed from next month until 2026, according to an announcement this week by Purdue University. According to a release Monday, the project team is still awaiting permitting clearance to proceed...
Tyler Caviness + Kyle Hixson + Mahalia Jackson + Elaine King ++
Punishment for many criminal convictions includes the loss of a driver’s license. Often, the defendant has completed jail time or community service as required, but is still unable to reinstate the driver’s license – usually because of fines, fees or court costs. Early in the term of...
Things to do in East Tennessee this Hallo-week
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — It's Hallo-Week, and East Tennessee is buzzing with fall fun!. Here's a look at a few exciting events happening this week before Halloween. Ijams Nature Center is hosting a night of scary stories Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 7 p.m., where members of the Smoky Mountain Storytellers Association will share...
Tracking another round of widespread rain on the way
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) -After a wet start to the week, the unsettled weather is sticking around the next few days. TUESDAY: Clouds are locked in for today with a few passing showers. Not near as wet as Monday, but you’ll need the umbrella at times. Chilly with highs in the mid to upper 50s. Winds will be northeast...
